INST 210 1st Edition Lecture 11 Outline of Last Lecture I. What is a learning disability,II. Specific LD,III. Discussion,IV. Assessment toolsOutline of Current Lecture I. Learning Strategies Instruction,II. Differentiated instruction,III. Embedded Learning Opportunities (aka- Naturalistic Teaching),IV. Self-advocacy determination strategiesCurrent Lecture I. Embedded Learning Opportunities (aka- Naturalistic Teaching)a. Almost like finding teachable moments. Ex- a student's goal is to say please and thank you, so throughout the day you remind him to say please and thank you. Looking for natural opportunities for this learning/teaching to occur. b. (Tier 1 is something we will do all the time with all of the kids). The above example may not work with tier 1 in a class with over 20 kids. c. This is used often in language, because everyone is learning to communicate. (ex- repeating in correct grammar), lots with young children, and lots with children with autismII. Differentiated instructiona. Tier 1 level of intervention: Charts, graphs, word bank, explaining things in a differentway or repeating things back with different words, writing down the steps for the assignment on the board. b.Discussion: Mr. Washington is implementing differentiated instruction in his very diverse reading class. Alice, a student with a LD, is having trouble with areading assignment. Which of these would NOT be acceptable?A.Letting her choose between two books -- this would allow the student to be more interested in the reading, a good thingsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.B. Giving her a book on a lower reading level -- if you have a child on a lower reading level, it may be on their IEP to let them read in a lower reading level. If their IEP task is reading, then allowances can be made to do so. C.Allowing her to illustrate a story -- this could be interpreted as an art activity rather than a reading activity. You have to focus on what is the skill that the student is supposed to be gaining. III. Learning Strategies Instructiona. Ex- Vocabulary LINCs Strategy: List the parts, identify a reminding word, note a LINCING story, create a LINCING picture, and self-test. IV. Self-advocacy determination strategiesa. Students in college are in charge of making arrangements for LD accommodations; they have to be able to contact the disability services because they no longer have someone there to do it for
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